Office of State Fire Marshal

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Pyrotechnic Operators/Fireworks Displays

License or permit to sell fireworks: please see the SC Board of Pyrotechnic Safety.

Licensure Types and established Fees:
    1. Pyrotechnic Operator - Unrestricted - $300
    2. Pyrotechnic Operator - Restricted Outdoor - $200
    3. Pyrotechnic Operator - Restricted Outdoor (Consumer ONLY) - $100
    4. Pyrotechnic Operator - Flame Effects ONLY - $100
Permit Types and established Fees:
    1. 30 Day Outdoor Display - $100
    2. 30 Day Proximate Audience Display - $250.00
    3. 180 Day Outdoor Display or Proximate Audience Display - $500
    4. 365 Day Outdoor Display or Proximate Audience Display - $1,000
    5. 30 Day Flame Effects Display - $100
    6. 180 Day Flame Effects Display - $500
    7. 365 Day Flame Effects Display - $1,000

All fees paid to the OSFM are nonrefundable.

To apply for a Public Display permit, please register at https://osfm.llr.sc.gov.

  • Restricted Outdoor (Consumer ONLY) Exam Study Guide

    Fireworks used for consumer only displays shall comply with 16 CFR 1500 and 1507 of the consumer product safety commission standards. Consumer fireworks must comply with CPSC standards for construction, chemical composition, and labeling as required in SC Code of Regulations 71-8300.1(E)(6).

    NOTE: Fireworks and Articles of Pyrotechnics not complying with the definition of consumers fireworks as described above shall be discharged by Unrestricted and Restricted Outdoor operators ONLY.
  • Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Malfunction Report

For more information, please contact Susan Mazzone at (803) 414-7032 or Susan Mazzone.

Reporting requirements for injury, death or loss of explosives call 24 hours a day 7 days a week at 803-737-8500 and ask for a call back from the State Fire Duty Chief

ATF Form: Report of Theft or Loss-Explosive Materials - This form must be emailed within 24 hours of theft or loss of explosives to osfmpermitting@llr.sc.gov